New research identified primary drivers of plastic waste burning as household fuel in 26 countries in the Global South, a widespread practice across low-income communities despite the negative effects…
There is a clear demand in Sweden for more sustainably produced clothing, particularly when it comes to avoiding the most problematic production practices. However, consumers show limited willingness…
The Environment for Development (EfD) Uganda center at Makerere University has reviewed its key achievements for 2025 and unveiled a five-year strategic plan focusing on energy transition, climate…
EfD’s collaborative research program Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCOPE) has launched a major research initiative to address policy gaps, data limitations, enforcement challenges, and the…
The 11th Annual Meeting of NENRE EfD-Chile brought together researchers, postgraduate students, and policymakers to analyze and discuss the main challenges and advances in applying economics to…
Uganda’s push toward Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) took center stage at a high-level annual workshop in Kampala, where researchers, policymakers, and private sector actors convened to craft…
Makerere University hosted a high-level roundtable bringing together researchers from the EfD Uganda, representatives from the GRO Foundation, and the Bank of Uganda to explore alternative financing…
Plastic has transformed modern life, but its rapid accumulation is now threatening ecosystems, public health, and national economies. New evidence from SCOPE and EfD-CAM reveals how everyday…
The webinar Burning Questions: Gender, Health, and Open Waste Burning – from Households to Communities explored the intersection between energy poverty, failed waste management, and gender inequality…
Policymakers and researchers from the Inclusive Green Economy in Practice (IGE) program and the EfD network toured the Mabwepande compost plant outside Dar es Salaam, exploring how sustainable waste…